Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Spirit of Australia


 
 
My collection of Australian fabrics started during two trips to Australia 10 years ago.  My first exposure to Aboriginal culture was at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.  Walking along the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) I could understand the mystical power of the land that is so important to the Aboriginals.  The arrow shapes in my piece depict the struggle between tourism and respect of the spiritual significance of the lands around Uluru.  It was disappointing to me that even with signs requesting people to not climb Uluru at the request of the Anangu, the Aboriginal traditional owners, there was a steady stream of hikers. 
12” x 12”
commercial fabrics       

6 comments:

  1. What a good use of the fabrics and great design.

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  2. Perfect design to showcase your special fabrics, Donna. A very compelling piece.

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  3. Ooooooh my!!! Do I ever love this, Donna!!! Fabulous fabric and design. Very mystical and lovely! I feel the same way you do about ignorant people that don't respect the cultures of others. It's sad.

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  4. great design, I love how the four cut corners make up the circles. Nice way to use your collected fabrics.

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  5. Beautiful piece! Lack of respect seems to be rampant everywhere...it is such a shame.

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  6. Hi Donna! Love the design and the fabrics. So appealing to the eye.

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